First-Time Graduate Teaching Assistant Training

Required GTA Training

Registration for GTA Training is Now Open!

The Fall 2026 GTA Training includes two required components:

Online training (Canvas): Complete between August 10–16

In-person session: Monday, August 17, 8:00AM – 1:00PM in the LSC.

Preferred Option

GTAs are strongly encouraged to register for the hybrid GTA Orientation. This orientation has online components to be completed August 10-16, prior to a face-to-face component from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Monday, August 17, in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom. To register/be enrolled in the hybrid shell, enroll here. Canvas login required.

Register for Hybrid Section

Alternative Option

Only register for the fully online training if you cannot physically attend the in-person training on August 17. As an alternative for GTAs not able to attend on August 17, we will offer a fully online version of the orientation August 17-23 (Registration Deadline August 10). To register/be enrolled in the online shell, enroll here. 

Register for Fully Online Section

Objectives of GTA Training

  • Recognize the importance of your role as a Colorado State University (CSU) Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), including responsibilities and expectations.
  • Discuss current learning and teaching best practices.
  • Apply to your class(es) strategies for enhancing teaching, learning, academic integrity and assessment of student performance.
  • Describe ways to create an inclusive classroom experience.
  • Respond to situations that you are likely to encounter in the classroom.
  • Locate resources to assist you in your GTA position here at CSU.

Sexual-harassment Training

You will receive an email containing a link to CSU’s compulsory sexual-harassment training module. Completion is required of all CSU employees as a condition of employment.

About Canvas

Canvas is the Learning Management System, or LMS, used by CSU and is the platform through which you will teach your courses.

The GTA training course will appear in your Canvas dashboard. Completing it will introduce you to best practices in teaching while helping you learn how to effectively use the Canvas Learning Management System.

Watch for a notification in your CSU email account informing you that the course is available.

Contact Info
Dr. Kelly Bradbury

Dr. Kelly Bradbury

Program Director, Graduate Student & Postdoc Teaching Certificate of Completion Programs

Contact

Email: [email protected]

Create Your NetID

As a first-time GTA, you will need an NetID. If you have not already been assigned a NetID, visit: About NetID.

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